NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Maintenance and Operations Electrical Engineer IV
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Maintenance and Operations Electrical Engineer IV
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Overview New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.
Location Pasadena, California – JPL campus-like environment on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. We inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
Division and Section The Facilities and Logistics Operations Division (Div 6400) oversees the physical development and maintenance of the laboratory. The Facilities Operations Section (Section 642) manages overall physical maintenance, safe operation, and energy efficiency programs.
Role Summary This senior Electrical Engineer IV will report to the Group Supervisor and be responsible for the overall reliability, maintainability, oversight, and compliance of highly complex institutional electrical infrastructure across the Lab.
Responsibilities
Conduct highly complex, technically challenging quality inspections of maintenance work performed by subcontractors on critical electrical systems (e.g., UPS, switchgear, generators, 16.5 kV substations) to ensure strict compliance with job plans, industry standards (NFPA, NETA, CEC), and regulatory requirements.
Lead investigations, Failure Mode Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis on major electrical equipment failures and downtime incidents.
Develop and implement strategic, long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs based on Reliability Centered Maintenance concepts and data-driven insights.
Develop, review, and update standard electrical policies, procedures, and requirements.
Serve as a mentor, providing guidance and technical mentorship to operations personnel, construction/project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Lead multifunctional and/or multidisciplinary M&O projects, Facility Service Requests, and Construction of Facilities projects related to electrical infrastructure; account for project safety, performance standards, budget, and schedule adherence.
Develop highly complex scopes of work (SOWs) based on user requirements and author written statements of work for external subcontracts contracts.
Review/approve all third-party Methods of Operation and Lockout/Tagout Procedures to ensure maintainability, sustainability, and absolute safety.
Conduct final-level design reviews and plan checks for new construction and reconstruction projects, evaluating electrical system designs for compliance, long-term maintainability, and reliability performance.
Identify major energy conservation and plant modernization projects beyond current subcontractor duties, contributing significantly to established energy goals and continual plant reliability improvement.
Ensure all maintenance, repair, and modification activities are executed in strict accordance with NASA-approved directives, organizational policies, and current local/national electrical codes.
Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to monitor subcontractor performance, evaluate data from quality inspections, and generate reports that drive strategic recommendations for improving maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
Interface regularly with management and JPL project stakeholders, internal & external organizations as the technical representative during design, development and execution of electrical infrastructure-related projects.
Function as the technical advisor to management on all significant electrical maintenance issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 9+ years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 7+ years; OR PhD with 5+ years.
Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles in operation and maintenance of large institutional electrical infrastructure, utility systems, and equipment.
Expert-level knowledge of High Voltage Systems (16.5 kV or equivalent), Substations, Switchgear, and Distribution equipment.
Proven ability to work on major assignments without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining objectives and independent judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to report on project status and advise/consult with management on highly complex technical issues.
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including MS Project.
Preferred Skills
Experience working in a Federal government or high-security laboratory setting.
Expertise in electrical arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation.
Working knowledge of CMMS platforms such as MAXIMO or Meridian.
Experience using Bluebeam Software as a review and documentation tool.
Work may require occasional non-standard hours to meet critical project deadlines and operational requirements.
Benefits JPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellbeing, retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave, and more. Benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.
Compensation Annual hiring range: $143,624 – $188,136 (Pasadena, California).
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
EEO Statement JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
EEO Supplement EEO is the Law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
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Maintenance and Operations Electrical Engineer IV
role at
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Overview New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.
Location Pasadena, California – JPL campus-like environment on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. We inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
Division and Section The Facilities and Logistics Operations Division (Div 6400) oversees the physical development and maintenance of the laboratory. The Facilities Operations Section (Section 642) manages overall physical maintenance, safe operation, and energy efficiency programs.
Role Summary This senior Electrical Engineer IV will report to the Group Supervisor and be responsible for the overall reliability, maintainability, oversight, and compliance of highly complex institutional electrical infrastructure across the Lab.
Responsibilities
Conduct highly complex, technically challenging quality inspections of maintenance work performed by subcontractors on critical electrical systems (e.g., UPS, switchgear, generators, 16.5 kV substations) to ensure strict compliance with job plans, industry standards (NFPA, NETA, CEC), and regulatory requirements.
Lead investigations, Failure Mode Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis on major electrical equipment failures and downtime incidents.
Develop and implement strategic, long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs based on Reliability Centered Maintenance concepts and data-driven insights.
Develop, review, and update standard electrical policies, procedures, and requirements.
Serve as a mentor, providing guidance and technical mentorship to operations personnel, construction/project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Lead multifunctional and/or multidisciplinary M&O projects, Facility Service Requests, and Construction of Facilities projects related to electrical infrastructure; account for project safety, performance standards, budget, and schedule adherence.
Develop highly complex scopes of work (SOWs) based on user requirements and author written statements of work for external subcontracts contracts.
Review/approve all third-party Methods of Operation and Lockout/Tagout Procedures to ensure maintainability, sustainability, and absolute safety.
Conduct final-level design reviews and plan checks for new construction and reconstruction projects, evaluating electrical system designs for compliance, long-term maintainability, and reliability performance.
Identify major energy conservation and plant modernization projects beyond current subcontractor duties, contributing significantly to established energy goals and continual plant reliability improvement.
Ensure all maintenance, repair, and modification activities are executed in strict accordance with NASA-approved directives, organizational policies, and current local/national electrical codes.
Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to monitor subcontractor performance, evaluate data from quality inspections, and generate reports that drive strategic recommendations for improving maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
Interface regularly with management and JPL project stakeholders, internal & external organizations as the technical representative during design, development and execution of electrical infrastructure-related projects.
Function as the technical advisor to management on all significant electrical maintenance issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 9+ years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 7+ years; OR PhD with 5+ years.
Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles in operation and maintenance of large institutional electrical infrastructure, utility systems, and equipment.
Expert-level knowledge of High Voltage Systems (16.5 kV or equivalent), Substations, Switchgear, and Distribution equipment.
Proven ability to work on major assignments without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining objectives and independent judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to report on project status and advise/consult with management on highly complex technical issues.
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including MS Project.
Preferred Skills
Experience working in a Federal government or high-security laboratory setting.
Expertise in electrical arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation.
Working knowledge of CMMS platforms such as MAXIMO or Meridian.
Experience using Bluebeam Software as a review and documentation tool.
Work may require occasional non-standard hours to meet critical project deadlines and operational requirements.
Benefits JPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellbeing, retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave, and more. Benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.
Compensation Annual hiring range: $143,624 – $188,136 (Pasadena, California).
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
EEO Statement JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
EEO Supplement EEO is the Law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
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